[caption id="attachment_854" align="alignright" width="315"] Photo by: Johnny Joo[/caption] When wedding planning, one of the biggest questions that will come up, mostly from others, will be "Are you having kids at the wedding?". Let's break it down this way, you're going to fit into one of these two types of people: ONE: Ah, the squeals and cries of delight as a child is twirled around the dance floor. That totally makes me smile. TWO: If one more kid trips on my dress on this...

Donna & Steve Katko are an amazing couple. Not only are they both hard-workers, but they both have such caring hearts. Plus they're pretty darn creative to boot. Donna is the lovely woman who created my ring for me that I wear every day, and I love it! The do handcrafted items that is perfect for wedding party and family gifts, and also just for yourself.
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So many words to say about this wedding, yet so little time to put it into words. Heather & Brandon were the lucky couple to be my last of the wedding season for 2017. I was so lucky to go out on such a high note. When I met Heather it was just a little over a year from her wedding day at the venue she had booked for her wedding. We were talking about her plans...

As a lot of local wedding professionals, I am a member of a very large wedding resale group on Facebook. It's a great resource for couples looking for advice and items for their wedding. A lot of the conversation is asking for referrals for quality vendors, and every time invitations come up, Diane Kostal of It's All Personal is ALWAYS recommended by someone. She does beautiful work for any budget and does it with kindness. She is professional and will...

So as a wedding planner, I get asked a lot of questions and this is one that I have seen asked again and again on local wedding boards. I'm very honest with my couples, so let me be honest with you. This should be a no-brainer. Your vendors are working hard for you all day. Would you want to go without a meal while working? Photo Credit: Johnny Joo My boss doesn't pay for my meals, why should I pay for theirs?
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